Matthew 2:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 2:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 2:7 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 2:7 — KJV
“Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.”
— Matthew 2:7 (KJV)
Matthew 2:7 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 2:7
“Then Pharaoh also called the wise men and the sorcerers: now the magicians of Egypt, they also did in like manner with their enchantments.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 2:7: then, called, wise
“Then the king said to the wise men, which knew the times, (for so was the king's manner toward all that knew law and judgment:”
Shares key themes with Matthew 2:7: then, wise, men
“And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the LORD. Enos: Heb. Enosh to call...: or, to call themselves by the name of the Lord”
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“And it came to pass in the morning that his spirit was troubled; and he sent and called for all the magicians of Egypt, and all the wise men thereof: and Pharaoh told them his dream; but there was none that could interpret them unto Pharaoh.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 2:7: called, wise, men
“Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon: and he shaved himself, and changed his raiment, and came in unto Pharaoh. brought...: Heb. made him run”
Shares key themes with Matthew 2:7: then, called, men
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